Author: Loren Soeiro

On guilt, as an obstacle to happiness.  Article written by Viktoria G. Duda, Ph.D.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-two-faces-of-guilt/00021256

A recent study found that relationships in which one or both partners were depressed showed difficulty solving problems, trouble with commitment, and reductions in closeness.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/289409.php

“Writing interventions,” in which people are taught and encouraged to write out their stories, help change self-defeating thoughts to more honest and more positive ones.  Article written by Tara Parker-Pope.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/writing-your-way-to-happiness/

Despite problems with some types of psychotherapy, some patient-therapist combinations, and some therapists’ personal qualities, psychotherapy usually works — and has fewer potential side effects than medication.  Article written by Allen Frances.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allen-frances/psychotherapy-works-but-n_b_6509436.html

On the neurological causes of aggressive, hypersexual, or otherwise highly disinhibited behavior — and how the legal system might better handle the crimes arising therefrom.  Article written by David Eagleman.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/07/the-brain-on-trial/308520/